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Emergency Fuel Fund Opens as Winter Kicks In

January 10, 2022 (Deer Park, NY) – As winter kicks in, Long Island is experiencing temperatures that have dropped below freezing. To ensure the heat stays on in homes across the region, United Way of Long Island, in partnership with Nassau Inter-County Express/NICE Bus, is raising awareness about Project Warmth.

January 7, 2022 (Deer Park, NY) United Way of Long Island received a $5,000 contribution from first-time supporter United Capital Source based in Garden City.  Funds were directed to the nonprofits’ Stuff-A-Bus program that supports students of underserved families, with the tools needed to have equal access to education and enrichment

January 5, 2022 (Deer Park, NY) The Allstate Foundation recently gifted United Way of Long Island with a $10,000 Helping Hands Grant. The contribution came as a result of a team of Allstate employees initiating a volunteer project with United Way of Long Island’s Stuff-A-Bus program. 

All in Support of United Way of Long Island’s Veterans Programs

Bay Shore resident and U.S. Army veteran Thomas DeKenipp has crossed the finish line in the TCS NYC Marathon and raised over $3,100 for United Way of Long Island’s veterans’ programs.   The nonprofit was named an Official Charity Partner of the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon, which took place on Sunday, November 7, 2021.   

All in Support of United Way of Long Island’s Veterans Programs

Bay Shore resident Jen Modica has crossed the finish line in the TCS NYC Marathon and raised over $4,300 for United Way of Long Island’s veterans programs.   The nonprofit was named an Official Charity Partner of the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon, which took on Sunday, November 7, 2021.   

All in Support of United Way of Long Island’s Veterans Programs

Huntington Station resident Bryan Gray and U.S. Army veteran has crossed the finish line in the TCS NYC Marathon and raised over $3,700 for United Way of Long Island’s veterans programs. The nonprofit was named an Official Charity Partner of the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon, which took place on Sunday, November 7, 2021.

All in Support of United Way of Long Island’s Veterans Programs

Lindenhurst resident Nicholas Chester and U.S. Navy veteran has crossed the finish line in the TCS NYC Marathon and raised over $2,600 for United Way of Long Island’s veterans programs.   The nonprofit was named an Official Charity Partner of the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon, which took place on Sunday, November 7, 2021.   

All in Support of United Way of Long Island’s Veterans Programs

For the 30th time, Freeport resident Alma Rocha has crossed the finish line in the TCS NYC Marathon – and for the third time as a member of United Way of Long Island’s Team Mission United.  At the same time, she raised over $2,100 in support of the not-for-profit’s veterans programs. 

All in Support of United Way of Long Island’s Veterans Programs

East Meadow resident David Smith has crossed the finish line in the TCS NYC Marathon and raised over $2,600 for United Way of Long Island’s veterans’ programs.   The nonprofit was named an Official Charity Partner of the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon, which took place on Sunday, November 7, 2021.   

United Way of Long Island has been awarded a $1 million Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Older Adults Home Modification Grant Program (OAHMP). Funds will be applied to make safety and functional home modifications and limited repairs to meet the needs of low-income elderly homeowners that allow them to age in place.